Share some weight gain horror stories.

I once ate a lot of junk food during a vacation. I was constantly having burgers, fries and ice - cream. In just two weeks, I gained nearly 10 pounds. My clothes got so tight it was uncomfortable. I felt sluggish all the time and had a hard time getting back to my normal weight.

Well, I know a guy who during Christmas would always indulge in his mom's special fruitcakes. They were so rich and full of nuts and dried fruits. He'd have a slice every day during the Christmas week and by the end of it, he'd gained about 5 pounds. Just couldn't resist that delicious home - made treat.

There was this man who loved to participate in food challenges. He would go to different restaurants and try to finish their huge portion meals. He was proud of his ability to eat a lot. However, all those extra calories soon caught up with him, and he started to gain a significant amount of weight. His friends noticed the change, but he was in denial at first.

One of my friends started working at a bakery. She was surrounded by delicious pastries all day. At first, she just had a small taste here and there. But soon, she was eating a couple of treats every day. In a few months, she had gained about 10 pounds. The smell of fresh - baked goods was just too tempting for her to resist.

A girl I knew had a great weight gain story. She was always self - conscious about being too thin. She began her journey by adding more whole grains to her diet, like brown rice and whole - wheat bread. She also made sure to have a source of protein with every meal, whether it was beans or tofu. For her evening snack, she would have Greek yogurt with honey. In addition to her dietary changes, she joined a dance class. Dancing helped her build muscle and gain weight in a healthy and fun way. After some time, she was much more confident and happy with her body.

Imagine a pop singer who gets really into baking during a long hiatus. They spend all day in the kitchen making cakes and pies. As a result, they gain weight. Their record label is initially worried about their new appearance but the singer uses this as an opportunity to release an album about self - love and acceptance, with lyrics that touch on their own body changes.

Here is one. Two friends made a pact to gain weight. They began by adding extra portions of healthy fats like olive oil to their meals. They also did bodyweight exercises to build muscle. As a result, they not only gained weight but also became more confident in their new physiques. They supported each other throughout the process, sharing recipes and workout tips.

Sure. One boy I knew started gaining weight when he got into a habit of having large portions of junk food like hamburgers and fries every day. He also stopped being active as he spent more time playing video games. Another boy's weight gain was due to a medical condition that slowed down his metabolism. He had to adjust his diet and start gentle exercise to manage it.

Sure. One of my friends was underweight for a long time. She started a new job that was less stressful and had regular meal times. She began to eat more calorie - rich foods like nuts, avocados and full - fat dairy. Over a year, she steadily gained a healthy amount of weight.

Sure. There was a guy who due to a medical condition that affected his metabolism. He started gaining weight rapidly. He went from a normal weight of 150 pounds to over 300 pounds in just a year. His daily life was greatly affected as simple tasks like climbing stairs became extremely difficult.